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 +====== Alexandria Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Sayadeya Eskandarani ====
 +Fisherman’s rice cooked in caramelized onion broth, served with fried or grilled fish; dark, savory, and deeply coastal. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXWklQp0cCs|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Samak Mashwi (Alexandrian Style) ====
 +Whole fish grilled with garlic, cumin, coriander, and lemon—simple yet intensely aromatic. [([[https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/8952424|Cookpad]])]
 +
 +==== Gambari Eskandarani ====
 +Shrimp baked or sautéed with garlic, chili, tomatoes, and olive oil; bold and unmistakably Mediterranean. [([[https://cheznermine.com/2024/06/05/gambari-iskandarani/|Chez Nermine]])]
 +
 +==== Kebda Iskandarani ====
 +Spicy sautéed liver with garlic, cumin, and hot peppers—famous street food with fiery character. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/kebda-eskandarani|Taste Atlas]])]
 +
 +==== Feteer Meshaltet (Savory Coastal Version) ====
 +Layered pastry stuffed with seafood, cheese, or spiced greens, reflecting Ottoman culinary roots. [([[https://chefindisguise.com/2015/02/03/feteer-meshaltet-egyptian-layered-pastry/|Chef in Disguise]])]
 +
 +==== Samak Makli ====
 +Lightly floured fish fried crisp, often served with tahini sauce and pickled vegetables. [([[https://www.themediterraneandish.com/fried-fish-sandwich-egyptian-style/|The Mediterranean Dish]])]
 +
 +==== Roz Bel Samak ====
 +Rice baked together with fish and spices, allowing flavors to meld into a single aromatic dish. [([[https://www.theegyptiancook.com/post/recipe-fishs-rice|The Egyptian Cook]])]
 +
 +==== Calamari Mahshi ====
 +Squid stuffed with herbed rice or seafood mixture, braised gently in tomato sauce. [([[https://www.instagram.com/p/CbwsSt1BXyH/|Instagram]])]
 +
 +==== Besaraya (Alexandrian Chickpea Stew) ====
 +Chickpeas simmered with garlic, cumin, tomatoes, and chili—rustic and warming. [([[https://thefirstmess.com/2016/01/20/vegan-seven-spice-chickpea-stew-recipe/|The First Mess]])]
 +
 +==== Tagine Samak ====
 +Fish baked in clay pots with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices; moist, fragrant, and slow-cooked. [([[https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/moroccan-fish-tagine/|The Delicious Crescent]])]
 +
 +==== Molokhia Samak ====
 +The famous green molokhia soup prepared with fish stock instead of meat, giving it a lighter coastal profile. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/molokhia-recipe-egyptian-jute-mallow-soup-8627832|Serious Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Bint El-Sahn (Alexandrian Sweet Style) ====
 +Thin layered pastry soaked in honey and ghee, often flavored with sesame or nuts. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/bint-al-sahn|Taste Atlas]])]
 +
 +==== Taramosalata (Alexandrian Variant) ====
 +Fish roe dip blended with bread, lemon, and oil—introduced through Greek influence. [([[https://thegreekfoodie.com/taramosalata/|The Greek Foodie]])]
 +
 +==== Ful Eskandarani ====
 +Fava beans cooked with cumin, lemon, garlic, and chili, richer and spicier than Cairo versions. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J32Sh5LfrwA|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Halawat Samak (Fish Roe Patties) ====
 +Fried patties made from seasoned fish eggs—crispy outside, creamy inside, and distinctly coastal. [([[https://www.tiktok.com/@chefsalamdaqqaq/video/7133115196515650818|TikTok]])]
 +
 +{{tag>food culture geography}}
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